ASARO'S PIZZARIA & ITALIAN RESTAURANT
3999 Lorraine Road
Florida, 34241
Sarasota County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.8/5)
Based on 2 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 3/20/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
6
Total
8
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Cook. **Repeat Violation**
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.Observed metal soufflé cup without handles in Parmesan cheese. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation**
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drinks on cutting board on cooks line. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
- 14-38-4:Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken.Observed sliced garlic in cracked container in walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed oil and shortening on cook line and flour by mixer, soda box by salad station all on floor.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on walk in cooler and reach in cooler doors. Observed food debris in pull out drawers on cooks line.
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.Observed no soap at salad reach in cooler hand sink in kitchen.
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.Observed no date marking in stored food including soup from 2 days prior in walk in cooler.
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/20/2025 revealed 8 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 11/14/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
9
Total
10
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed debris on top exterior of dish machine.
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed soufflé cup without handle stored in Parmesan cheese.
- 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed issuing ceiling tile over ice machine.
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed black substance on ceiling vent in dish machine area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation**
- 12B-02-4:Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area.Observed employee drinks on 3 separate areas on cutting boards. Observed all removed. **Corrected On-Site**
- 36-01-4:Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed.Observed grease and food debris under fryers and grill.
- 14-38-4:Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed cracked lid on sausage container in walk in cooler.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.Observed grease buildup on hood filters. Observed souled gasket on walk in cooler door. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation**
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered.Observed breaded veal under fan in reach in freezer uncovered.
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.Observed garbage can in front of hand sink at pizza station. Can was relocated. **Corrected On-Site**
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/14/2024 revealed 10 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 9 basic).